Get Ready For Something Different!

[GMartin58]

The next episode of The Green Hornet Case Files drops overnight tonight (9/11-9/12) and it's a bit of a surprise. If you normally catch the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts...you will want check out the YouTube version! Just sayin'...!!!

Green Hornet Case Files

[Ben Bentley]

Holy-screentime! Could this mean lights, camera, action for our favorite Pistachio-Podcasters?

[GMartin58]

Holy-screentime! Could this mean lights, camera, action for our favorite Pistachio-Podcasters?

Let's ROLL 'em, Kato!!

[DrewMasie]

Hey Greg!

I enjoyed watching the episode on YouTube. The concept of "masks" as a metaphor and a physical object is fascinating. I can attest to feeling a level of freedom when I'm masked up and covered nearly head-to-toe at a convention (which is the only way I would cosplay, other than as maybe a generic Star Trek officer). No one knows who you are or what you normally look like, so there's no need to feel self-conscious. And if you're in character, you can embody the tough and heroic demeanor just for fun. Where else would I get to scowl and carry a gas gun and get away with it?

Having made my own GH and Kato masks from leather, I can also appreciate it as an art form, which could be another topic for future conversation.

In terms of Superman, my first exposure was comic books and George Reeves, so I dislike the bumbling nerd version that Christopher Reeve and others portrayed (although his Superman was great). I see Clark as a former midwestern farmer who moved to the big city, one who is capable and confident in his ability as a reporter, and a nice but basically no-nonsense guy. He wears glasses and dresses so as not to draw attention to himself, but he's not bumping into things and acting like a ninny. Henry Cavill came pretty close to that for me. He IS Clark, while Superman is the persona he adopts to use his abilities. But maybe that's a subject for a different podcast.

Anyway, great work on the show! Keep it up!

[BATWINGED HORNET]

Guys, the voice change from Kent to Superman was invented by voice artist Bud Collyer, which he used for the Superman radio series (WOR / Mutual / ABC, 1940-51), the Fleischer Studios / Famous Studios Superman animated shorts (1941-43) and Filmation's The New Adventures of Superman / The Superman-Aquaman Hour of Adventure / The Batman-Superman Hour (CBS, 1966-70).

Most live action actors rarely changed their voice from Kent to Superman (George Reeves made zero effort to change his voice), but Henry Cavill did speak in a tone that was not the "geek exaggeration" of Christopher Reeve, but did change his voice slightly as Kent.

[GMartin58]

Guys, the voice change from Kent to Superman was invented by voice artist Bud Collyer, which he used for the Superman radio series (WOR / Mutual / ABC, 1940-51), the Fleischer Studios / Famous Studios Superman animated shorts (1941-43) and Filmation's The New Adventures of Superman / The Superman-Aquaman Hour of Adventure / The Batman-Superman Hour (CBS, 1966-70).

Most live action actors rarely changed their voice from Kent to Superman (George Reeves made zero effort to change his voice), but Henry Cavill did speak in a tone that was not the "geek exaggeration" of Christopher Reeve, but did change his voice slightly as Kent.

Thank you for that! I could not bring Bud Collyer's name up so thanks for helping my senior moment. I do find it interesting that that device has been used in a lot of superhero kinds of characters...I'M BATMAN!

[DrewMasie]

Speaking of voices, I found it odd that Van Williams as Britt Reid didn't sound different than his Green Hornet persona. Maybe the difference is that a radio performer needs a distinct voice to distinguish the two characters, while in the live version, a costume and mask are enough. As a kid, I had a 1966 Golden record of The Amazing Spider-Man vs Fantastic Four. When Peter Parker became Spider-Man, ("The Fantastic Four think I'm trapped, but they don't suspect my real power!") they used a vocal effect that sounds similar to the Daleks in Doctor Who. Wish I had that record now, according to ebay it is worth a considerable sum now.

Here's a link to the recording on YouTube:

[BiffPow]

they used a vocal effect that sounds similar to the Daleks in Doctor Who.

Here's a link to the recording on YouTube:

“Spider…Spider-Man… exterminate!”

[GMartin58]

Speaking of voices, I found it odd that Van Williams as Britt Reid didn't sound different than his Green Hornet persona. Maybe the difference is that a radio performer needs a distinct voice to distinguish the two characters, while in the live version, a costume and mask are enough. As a kid, I had a 1966 Golden record of The Amazing Spider-Man vs Fantastic Four. When Peter Parker became Spider-Man, ("The Fantastic Four think I'm trapped, but they don't suspect my real power!") they used a vocal effect that sounds similar to the Daleks in Doctor Who. Wish I had that record now, according to ebay it is worth a considerable sum now.

Here's a link to the recording on YouTube:

Thanks for sharing this Drew! As an old radio guy I love these kinds of kid records from back in the day. One of my favorites in the early 60's was Jonny Quest 200k Leagues Under the Sea! Listened to it repeatedly!

[BiffPow]

One of my favorites in the early 60's was Jonny Quest 200k Leagues Under the Sea! Listened to it repeatedly!

That’s pretty deep, Greg!

[A. Pennyworth]

Just getting around to listening to this onw, now I have to watch it! Here is an interesting example of mask on/mask off , well cowl off/on with Bruce Wayne talking to Batman on the phone.

Notice thing like you guys mentioned, mannerisms/expressions changing, voice inflection/deepens etc

(not my upload, this site wont allow large videos)

[GMartin58]

Just getting around to listening to this onw, now I have to watch it! Here is an interesting example of mask on/mask off , well cowl off/on with Bruce Wayne talking to Batman on the phone.

Notice thing like you guys mentioned, mannerisms/expressions changing, voice inflection/deepens etc

(not my upload, this site wont allow large videos)

John, John, John...always a day late and a podcast short! Lol...we're back to just audio casts for the moment. Kory and I have faces for radio and the death threats over the video were just too much to take!